The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) conducted an Award Distribution Ceremony for 56 Officer Cadets of the Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-48 and TES-50 courses undergoing training at the Cadets Training Wing (CTW), Secunderabad, on November 7, 2026. The ceremony recognised outstanding performance and achievements of cadets across various fields of military and academic training.
Lt Gen IS Rathore, Commandant, MCEME, presided over the ceremony and presented medals and distinctions to meritorious cadets in recognition of their excellence in academics, sports, physical training, outdoor training, weapon training and drill. The awards acknowledged the cadets’ commitment, discipline and consistent performance during their training.
The GOC-in-C ARTRAC Gold Medal was awarded to WCC Prem Solanki of TES-48 and PCQM Arpit Kadian of TES-50. The GOC-in-C ARTRAC Silver Medal was presented to WCA Tangi Sairam of TES-48 and PCQM Anuj Rana of TES-50, while PCC Prajwal Raut of TES-48 and PCQM Aman Kumar of TES-50 received the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Bronze Medal.
The awards recognised the achievements of cadets from both courses, highlighting their performance across the different dimensions of training. The distinctions reflected the importance of academic proficiency, physical fitness, military skills and overall development in preparing officer cadets for future responsibilities in the Indian Army.
In another highlight of the ceremony, Prithiviraj Platoon, known as ‘The Panthers’, was presented the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Banner for the Autumn Term 2026. The recognition marked the platoon’s achievement during the term and added to the ceremony’s celebration of collective performance and excellence.
The event underscored MCEME’s emphasis on developing well-rounded officer cadets through a combination of academic instruction, physical conditioning, outdoor activities and military training. By recognising individual merit as well as platoon-level achievement, the ceremony highlighted the importance of dedication, teamwork and professional standards throughout the training process.
The award ceremony served as an occasion to honour the accomplishments of TES-48 and TES-50 cadets and encourage them to maintain high standards of performance as they progress through their military training at the Cadets Training Wing.
